Enrollment
630
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eatonton, GA
Putnam County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Putnam County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130426003878
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam County Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Eatonton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Putnam County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam County Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Eatonton, GA.
School address
District: Putnam County · Georgia
NCES ID 130426003878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Putnam County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Putnam County Middle School
Putnam County Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Eatonton, Georgia, enrolling 630 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.1:1, Putnam County Middle School is leaner than roughly 89% of Georgia schools and 23% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 630 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 345 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 208 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 630 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Putnam County also operates Putnam County High School (918 students) and Putnam County Primary School (784 students) alongside Putnam County Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Putnam County Middle School compares
Putnam County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 33% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 11% in Georgia - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,735
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 41.3%
African American 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Putnam County Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Putnam County, which includes Putnam County Middle School.
$15,735
Per student
+14%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 28.7%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Putnam County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Putnam County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Putnam County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~630 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Putnam County Middle School
How many students attend Putnam County Middle School?
Putnam County Middle School has 630 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eatonton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam County Middle School is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Putnam County Middle School?
80.9% of students at Putnam County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putnam County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Putnam County Middle School is White at 41.3% of enrollment, in Eatonton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam County Middle School?
Putnam County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Putnam County Middle School rank among public schools in Eatonton?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam County Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Eatonton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eatonton on the city page.
Is Putnam County Middle School a good school?
Putnam County Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Putnam County?
Besides Putnam County Middle School, Putnam County also operates Putnam County High School (918 students), Putnam County Primary School (784 students), and Putnam County Elementary School (606 students). See the Putnam County district page for the complete list.
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